Koppal, Feb 27: Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited (MSSSL) has reinforced its commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable community development through a series of impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in and around its Koppal plant. The programs focus on women empowerment, accessible healthcare, and holistic child development, benefiting numerous families across nearby villages.
Empowering Women Through Skill Development
As part of its women empowerment initiatives, MSSSL organised structured awareness and skill-building workshops aimed at fostering self-reliance and confidence among local women. Programs such as flower-making using corn husks encouraged creativity while equipping participants with livelihood-oriented skills. Supported by local Gram Panchayats, these initiatives help women explore income-generating opportunities and strengthen their role within families and communities, contributing to resilient village ecosystems.
Accessible Healthcare for the Community
Extending care beyond the workplace, MSSSL conducted a Free Multi-Speciality Health Check-Up Camp at Bhagyanagar, Koppal, benefitting over 600 community members, including school children. Services included consultations in general medicine, eye care, dental, women’s health, orthopaedics, Echo, ECG, and cervical cancer screening. By providing quality healthcare at the community level, the initiative reinforced preventive care and early diagnosis, especially for underserved populations.
Education and Life Skills for Children
MSSSL’s CSR efforts also focused on enriching young minds through educational and engagement programs that foster creativity, awareness, and life skills. Children participated in clay workshops, painting and drawing sessions, and singing workshops that introduced folk, solo, and group music forms.
Additional programs included:
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Safe Touch Awareness Program: Educating children on personal safety and boundaries.
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Firefighting Training at Kanakapura Government School: Teaching emergency response, fire safety practices, and awareness about the risks of tobacco, alcohol, and substance abuse.
These initiatives empower children with critical life skills, nurturing confidence, preparedness, and responsible citizenship from an early age.
Executive Comment
Mr. Vipul Mashruwala, President, Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited, said:
“At Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited, we believe that sustainable progress is built on the strength of the communities around us. Our CSR initiatives in Koppal reflect our deep commitment to empowering women, nurturing young minds, and improving access to healthcare. When communities grow stronger, more confident, and healthier, we collectively move towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.”
He added:
“Whether equipping women with skills for self-reliance, providing health support to families, or instilling confidence and safety awareness in children, each initiative is designed to create lasting impact. We remain committed to walking alongside our communities in their journey of growth.”
Through its sustained focus on education, women empowerment, and healthcare, Mukand Sumi Special Steel Limited continues to play an active role in shaping brighter futures for children and enabling women to become catalysts of change within their communities, reaffirming the company’s belief that industrial growth must go hand in hand with social progress.